Mock Draft 3.0 (7 Rounder)
We finally made it! Draft Day. Green Bay, Wisconsin. All the pods. All the analysis. All the smokescreens. Everything leads up to this day. There is really nothing left to say. Everything has been discussed. Go back and listen to the pods. Look at the rankings. Get yourself entrenched. Its Draft Day (and Knicks playoffs day…obv).
We did our annual 7 round mock with trades (Rounds 1-3 only). At the end you will see the trade compensation we did for each deal. All of our favorite picks are highlighted in bold. Keep a chart and let us know our percentage. Good luck to all those who celebrate!
We finally made it! Draft Day. Green Bay, Wisconsin. All the pods. All the analysis. All the smokescreens. Everything leads up to this day. There is really nothing left to say. Everything has been discussed. Go back and listen to the pods. Look at the rankings. Get yourself entrenched. Its Draft Day (and Knicks playoffs day…obv).
We did our annual 7 round mock with trades (Rounds 1-3 only). At the end you will see the trade compensation we did for each deal. All of our favorite picks are highlighted in bold. Keep a chart and let us know our percentage. Good luck to all those who celebrate!
*- Denotes Trade
Round 1
Tennessee Titans - Cam Ward (Quarterback, Miami)
Cleveland Brows - Travis Hunter (Cornerback/Wide Receiver, Colorado)
New York Giants - Abdul Carter (EDGE, Penn State)
New England Patriots - Will Campbell (Tackle, LSU)
Jacksonville Jaguars - Ashton Jeanty (RB, Boise State)
Las Vegas Raiders - Armand Membou (Tackle, Missouri)
New York Jets - Kelvin Banks Jr. (Tackle, Texas)
Carolina Panthers - Jalon Walker (EDGE, Georgia)
*Los Angeles Chargers - Colston Loveland (Tight End, Michigan)
Chicago Bears - Tyler Warren (Tight End, Penn State)
San Francisco 49ers - Mason Graham (Defensive Tackle, Michigan)
Dallas Cowboys - Matthew Golden (Wide Receiver, Texas)
Miami Dolphins - Jahdae Barron (Cornerback, Texas)
Indianapolis Colts - Jihaad Campbell (Linebacker, Alabama)
Atlanta Falcons - Walter Nolen (Defensive Tackle, Ole Miss)
Arizona Cardinals - Mykel Williams (EDGE, Georgia)
Cincinnati Bengals - Mike Green (EDGE, Marshall)
*Green Bay Packers - Tetairoa McMillan (Wide Receiver, Arizona)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Will Johnson (Cornerback, Michigan)
Denver Broncos - Tyler Booker (Guard, Alabama)
Pittsburgh Steelers - Shedeur Sanders (Quarterback, Colorado)
*New Orleans Saints - James Pearce Jr. (EDGE, Tennessee)
*Seattle Seahawks - Josh Simmons (Tackle, Ohio State)
*New York Giants - Jaxson Dart (Quarterback, Ole Miss)
Houston Texans - Emeka Egbuka (Wide Receiver, Ohio State)
Los Angeles Rams - Nick Emmanwori (Safety, South Carolina)
Baltimore Ravens - Donovan Ezeiruaku (EDGE, Boston College)
Detroit Lions - Derrick Harmon (Defensive Tackle, Oregon)
Washington Commanders - Grey Zabel (Guard, North Dakota State)
Buffalo Bills - Malachi Starks (Safety, Georgia)
Kansas City Chiefs - TreVeyon Henderson (Running Back, Ohio State)
*Las Vegas Raiders - Jalen Milroe (Quarterback, Alabama)
Round 2
33. Cleveland Browns - Shemar Stewart (EDGE, Texas A&M)
34. *Minnesota Vikings - Omarion Hampton (Running Back, North Carolina)
35. Tennessee Titans - Maxwell Hairston (Cornerback, Kentucky)
36. Jacksonville Jaguars - Kenneth Grant (Defensive Tackle, Michigan)
37. *Philadelphia Eagles - Mason Taylor (Tight End, LSU)
38. New England Patriots - Jayden Higgins (Wide Receiver, Iowa State)
39. Chicago Bears - Josh Conerly Jr. (Tackle, Oregon)
40. New Orleans Saints - Tyler Shough (Quarterback, Louisville)
41. *Dallas Cowboys - Donovan Jackson (Guard, Ohio State)
42. New York Jets - Xavier Watts (Safety, Notre Dame)
43. San Francisco 49ers - Luther Burden (Wide Receiver, Missouri)
44. *Chicago Bears - Kaleb Johnson (Running Back, Iowa)
45. Indianapolis Colts - Shavon Revel Jr. (Cornerback, East Carolina)
46. Atlanta Falcons - Carson Schwesinger (Linebacker, UCLA)
47. Arizona Cardinals - Trey Amos (Cornerback, Ole Miss)
48. Miami Dolphins - Aireontae Ersery (Tackle, Minnesota)
49. Cincinnati Bengals - Jonah Savaiinaea (Guard, Arizona)
50. Seattle Seahawks - Harold Fanning Jr. (Tight End, Bowling Green)
51. Denver Broncos - Cameron Skattebo (Running Back, Arizona State)
52. *Los Angeles Chargers - Benjamin Morrison (Cornerback, Notre Dame)
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - JT Tuimoloau (EDGE, Ohio State)
54. Green Bay Packers - Darien Porter (Cornerback, Iowa State)
55. *Seattle Seahawks - Azareye’h Thomas (Cornerback, Florida State)
56. Buffalo Bills - Tre Harris (Wide Receiver, Ole Miss)
57. Carolina Panthers - Jack Bech (Wide Receiver, TCU)
58. Houston Texans - Anthony Belton (Tackle, NC State)
59. Baltimore Ravens - Eric Ayomanor (Wide Receiver, Stanford)
60. Detroit Lions - Kevin Winston Jr. (Safety, Penn State)
61. Washington Commanders - Tyleik Williams (Defensive Tackle, Ohio State)
62. Buffalo Bills - Nic Scourton (EDGE, Texas A&M)
63. Kansas City Chiefs - Wyatt Milum (Tackle, West Virginia)
64. Philadelphia Eagles - Landon Jackson (EDGE, Arkansas)
Round 3
65. New York. Giants - Quinshon Judkins (Running Back, Ohio State)
66. Kansas City Chiefs - Elijah Arroyo (Tight End, Miami)
67. Cleveland Browns - Will Howard (Quarterback, Ohio State)
68. Las Vegas Raiders - Darius Alexander (Defensive Tackle, Toledo)
69. New England Patriots - Tate Ratledge (Guard, Georgia)
70. Jacksonville Jaguars - Andrew Mukuba (Safety, Texas)
71. New Orleans Saints - Jaylin Noel (Wide Receiver, Iowa State)
72. Chicago Bears - Jack Sawyer (EDGE, Ohio State)
73. New York Jets - Kyle Williams (Wide Receiver, Washington State)
74. Carolina Panthers - Dorian Strong (Cornerback, Virginia Tech)
75. San Francisco 49ers - Ozzy Trapilo (Tackle, Boston College)
76. Dallas Cowboys - Princely Umanmielen (EDGE, Ole Miss)
77. New England Patriots - TJ Sanders (Defensive Tackle, South Carolina)
78. Arizona Cardinals - Emory Jones Jr. (Tackle, LSU)
79. Houston Texans - Terrance Ferguson (Tight End, Oregon)
80. Indianapolis Colts - Jalen Royals (Wide Receiver, Utah State)
81. Cincinnati Bengals - Demetrius Knight Jr. (Linebacker, South Carolina)
82. Seattle Seahawks - Marcus Mbow (Guard, Purdue)
83. Pittsburgh Steelers - DJ Giddens (Running Back, Kansas State)
84. *Jacksonville Jaguars - Josaiah Stewart (EDGE, Michigan)
85. Denver Broncos - Jeffrey Bassa (Linebacker, Oregon)
86. Los Angeles Chargers - Xavier Restrepo (Wide Receiver, Miami)
87. Green Bay Pacers - Oluwafemi Oladejo (EDGE, UCLA)
88. *Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Danny Stutsman (Linebacker, Oklahoma)
89. Houston Texans - Jordan Burch (EDGE, Oregon)
90. Los Angeles Rams - Alfred Collins (Defensive Tackle, Texas)
91. Baltimore Ravens - Barrett Carter (Linebacker, Clemson)
92. Seattle Seahawks - Savion Williams (Wide Receiver, TCU)
93. New Orleans Saints - Omar-Norman Lott (Defensive Tackle, Tennessee)
94. Cleveland Browns - Cameron Williams (Tackle, Texas)
95. Kansas City Chiefs - Joshua Farmer (Defensive Tackle, Florida State)
96. Philadelphia Eagles - Malachi Moore (Safety, Alabama)
97. Minnesota Vikings - Latham Ransom (Safety, Ohio State)
98. Miami Dolphins - Jared Wilson (Guard/Center, Georgia)
99. *Minnesota Vikings - Kyle Kennard (EDGE, South Carolina)
100. San Francisco 49ers - Brandyn Swinson (EDGEm LSU)
101. Los Angeles Rams - Tory Horton (Wide Receiver, Colorado State)
102. Detroit Lions - Ashton Gillotte (EDGE, Louisville)
Round 4
103. Tennessee Titans - David Walker (EDGE, Central Arkansas)
104. Cleveland Browns - Shemar Turner (Defensive Tackle, Texas A&M)
105. New York Giants - Nohl Williams (Cornerback, California)
106. New England Patriots - Dylan Sampson (Running Back, Tennessee)
107. Jacksonville Jaguars - Pat Bryant (Wide Receiver, Illinois)
108. *Philadelphia Eagles - Smael Mondon Jr. (Linebacker, Georgia)
109. Buffalo Bills - Jacob Parrish (Cornerback, Kansas State)
110. New York Jets - Quinn Ewers (Quarterback, Texas)
111. Carolina Panthers - Gunnar Helm (Tight End, Texas)
112. New Orleans Saints - Dylan Fairchild (Guard, Georgia)
113. San Francisco 49ers - Charles Grant (Tackle, William & Mary)
114. Carolina Panthers - Chris Paul Jr. (Linebacker, Ole Miss)
115. Arizona Cardinals - Deone Walker (Defensive Tackle, Kentucky)
116. Miami Dolphins - Oronde Gadsden II (Tight End, Syracuse)
117. Indianapolis Colts - Jared Ivey (EDGE, Ole Miss)
118. Atlanta Falcons - Sai’vion Jones (EDGE, LSU)
119. Cincinnati Bengals - Hollin Pierce (Tackle, Rutgers)
120. Tennessee Titans - Billy Bowman (Safety, Oklahoma)
121. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Tez Johnson (Wide Receiver, Oregon)
122. Denver Broncos - Isaiah Bond (Wide Receiver, Texas)
123. Pittsburgh Steelers - Ty Robinson (Defensive Tackle, Nebraska)
124. *Seattle Seahawks - Antwaun Powell-Ryland (EDGE, Virginia Tech)
125. *New Orleans Saints - Denzel Burke (Cornerback, Ohio State)
126. Jacksonville Jaguars - Miles Frazier (Guard, LSU)
127. Los Angeles Rams - Zah Frazier (Cornerback, UT San Antonio)
128. Washington Commanders - Devin Neal (Running Back, Kansas)
129. Baltimore Ravens - Cobee Bryant (Cornerback, Kansas)
130. Detroit Lions - Isaac TeSlaa (Wide Receiver - Arkansas)
131. New Orleans Saints - Jack Nelson (Tackle, Wisconsin)
132. Buffalo Bills - Jamaree Caldwell (Defensive Tackle, Oregon)
133. Kansas City Chiefs - Jackson Slater (Guard, Sacramento State)
134. Philadelphia Eagles - Jaylin Lane (Wide Receiver, Virginia Tech)
135. Miami Dolphins - Jordan Phillips (Defensive Tackle, Maryland)
136. Baltimore Ravens - Ajani Cornelius (Tackle, Oregon)
137. Seattle Seahawks - Kyle McCord (Quarterback, Syracuse)
138. San Francisco 49ers - RJ Harvey Jr. (Running Back, UCF)
Round 5
139. Minnesota Vikings - Quincy Riley (Cornerback, Louisville)
140. Carolina Panthers - Ollie Gordon II (Running Back, Oklahoma State)
141. Tennessee Titans - Donte Thornton Jr. (Wide Receiver, Tennessee)
142. Jacksonville Jaguars - Chase Lundt (Tackle, UConn)
143. Las Vegas Raiders - Damien Martinez (Running Back, Miami)
144. New England Patriots - Fadil Diggs (EDGE, Syracuse)
145. New York Jets - CJ West (Defensive Tackle, Indiana)
146. Carolina Panthers - Riley Leonard (Quarterback, Notre Dame)
147. San Francisco 49ers - Mitchell Evans (Tight End, Notre Dame)
148. Chicago Bears - Tai Felton (Wide Receiver, Maryland)
149. Dallas Cowboys - Bhayshul Tuten (Running Back, Virginia Tech)
150. Miami Dolphins - Dillon Gabriel (Quarterback, Oregon)
151. Indianapolis Colts - Luke Lachey (Tight End, Iowa)
152. Arizona Cardinals - Jonas Sanker (Safety, Virginia)
153. Cincinnati Bengals - Ty Hamilton (Defensive Tackle, Ohio State)
154. *Minnesota Vikings - Elijah Roberts (Defensive Tackle, SMU)
155. Miami Dolphins - Barry Sorrell (EDGE, Texas)
156. Pittsburgh Steelers - Jalen Travis (Tackle, Iowa State)
157. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Jaylen Reed (Safety, Penn State)
158. Los Angeles Chargers - Seth McLaughlin (Guard/Center, Ohio State)
159. Green Bay Packers - Jalen Rivers (Tackle, Miami)
160. San Francisco 49ers - Caleb Ransaw (Safety, Tulane)
161. Philadelphia Eagles - Trevor Etienne (Running Back, Georgia)
162. New York Jets - Willie Lampkin (Guard, North Carolina)
163. Carolina Panthers - Andres Borregales (Kicker, Miami)
164. Philadelphia Eagles - Zy Alexander (Cornerback, LSU)
165. Philadelphia Eagles - Kurtis Rourke (Quarterback, Indiana)
166. Houston Texans - Kobe King (Linebacker, Penn State)
167. Tennessee Titans - Carson Vinson (Guard, Alabama A&M)
168. Philadelphia Eagles - JJ Pegues (Defensive Tackle, Ole Miss)
169. Buffalo Bills - Jack Kiser (Linebacker, Notre Dame)
170. Buffalo Bills - Brashard Smith (Running Back, SMU)
171. New England Patriots - Upton Stout (Cornerback, Western Kentucky)
172. Seattle Seahawks - Jaydon Blue (Running Back, Texas)
173. Buffalo Bills - Jake Majors (Guard/Center, Texas)
174. *Chicago Bears - Aeneas Peebles (Defensive Tackle, Virginia Tech)
175. Seattle Seahawks - Vernon Broughton (Defensive Tackle, Texas)
176. Baltimore Ravens - RJ Mickens (Safety, Clemson)
Round 6
177. Buffalo Bills - Logan Brown (Tackle, Kansas)
178. Tennessee Titans - Jackson Hawes (Tight End, Georgia Tech)
179. Cleveland Browns - Kobe Hudson (Wide Receiver, UCF)
180. Las Vegas Raiders - Nick Nash (Wide Receiver, San Jose State)
181. *Seattle Seahawks - Teddye Buchanan (Linebacker, California)
182. *Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Cam Jackson (Defensive Tackle, Florida)
183. Baltimore Ravens - Luke Kandra (Guard, Cincinnati)
184. New Orleans Saints - Sebastian Castro (Safety, Iowa)
185. Pittsburgh Steelers - Tyler Baron (EDGE, Miami)
186. New York Jets - Jah Joyner (EDGE, Minnesota)
187. Minnesota Vikings - Brady Cook (Quarterback, Missouri)
188. Tennessee Titans - Tonka Hemingway (Defensive Tackle, South Carolina)
189. Indianapolis Colts - Hunter Wohler (Safety, Wisconsin)
190. Los Angeles Rams - Cody Simon (Linebacker, Ohio State)
191. Denver Broncos - Thomas Fidone II (Tight End, Nebraska)
192. Cleveland Browns - Jordan James (Running Back, Oregon)
193. Cincinnati Bengals - Jordan Hancock (Cornerback, Ohio State)
194. Jacksonville Jaguars - Robert Longerbeam (Cornerback, Rutgers)
195. Los Angeles Rams - Jake Briningstool (Tight End, Clemson)
196. Detroit Lions - Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson (Tackle, Florida)
197. Cincinnati Bengals - Kaimon Rucker (EDGE, North Carolina)
198. Green Bay Packers - Rylie Mills (Defensive Tackle, Notre Dame)
199. Los Angeles Chargers - Que Robinson (EDGE, Alabama)
200. Cleveland Browns - Kitan Crawford (Safety, Nevada)
201. Los Angeles Rams - Max Brosmer (Quarterback, Minnesota)
202. Los Angeles Rams - Kyle Monangai (Running Back, Rutgers)
203. Baltimore Ravens - Kalel Mullings (Running Back, Michigan)
204. Dallas Cowboys - Tommi Hill (Cornerback, Nebraska)
205. Washington Commanders - Tyler Batty (EDGE, BYU)
206. Buffalo Bills - Ben Yurosek (Tight End, Georgia)
207. New York Jets - Jay Higgins (Linebacker, Iowa)
208. Denver Broncos - Ahmed Hassanein (EDGE, Boise State)
209. Los Angeles Chargers - Nick Martin (Linebacker, Oklahoma State)
210. Baltimore Ravens - Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (EDGE, Georgia)
211. Dallas Cowboys - Craig Woodson (Safety, California)
212. Baltimore Ravens - Cam Horsley (Defensive Tackle, Boston College)
213. Las Vegas Raiders - Caleb Rogers (Guard, Texas Tech)
214. Los Angeles Chargers - Raheim Sanders (Running Back. South Carolina)
215. Las Vegas Raiders - Cody Lindenberg (Linebacker, Minnesota)
216. Cleveland Browns - Main Medrano (Linebacker, UCLA)
Round 7
217. Dallas Cowboys - Myles Hinton (Tackle, Michigan)
218. Atlanta Falcons - Drew Kendall (Guard/Center, Boston College)
219. New York Giants - Clay Webb (Guard, Jacksonville State)
220. New England Patriots - Jalin Conyers (Tight End, Texas Tech)
221. Jacksonville Jaguars - Shemar James (Linebacker, Florida)
222. Las Vegas Raiders - Jaylin Smith (Cornerback, USC)
223. Seattle Seahawks - Maxen Hook (Safety, Toledo)
224. Miami Dolphins - Ricky White (Wide Receiver, UNLV)
225. Arizona Cardinals - Jarquez Hunter (Running Back, Auburn)
226. Kansas City Chiefs - Jimmy Horn Jr. (Wide Receiver, Colorado)
227. San Francisco 49ers - Bilhal Kone (Cornerback, Western Michigan)
228. Detroit Lions - Jamon Dumas-Johnson (Linebacker, Kentucky)
229. Pittsburgh Steelers - Sam Brown (Wide Receiver, Miami)
230. Carolina Panthers - Joshua Gray (Guard, Oregon State)
231. Miami Dolphins - Dean Clark (Safety, Fresno State)
232. Indianapolis Colts - Connor Colby (Guard, Iowa)
233. Chicago Bears - Mac McWilliams (Safety, UCF)
234. Seattle Seahawks - Mello Dotson (Cornerback, Kansas)
235. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Esa Pole (Tackle, Washington State)
236. Houston Texans - Jason Marshall Jr. (Cornerback, Florida)
237. Green Bay Packers - Tahj Brooks (Running Back, Texas Tech)
238. New England Patriots - Shaun Dolac (Linebacker, Buffalo)
239. Dallas Cowboys - Gavin Bartholomew (Tight End, Pittsburgh)
240. Chicago Bears - Jabbar Muhammad (Cornerback, Oregon)
241. Houston Texans - Garrett Dellinger (Guard, LSU)
242. Atlanta Falcons - Alijah Huzzie (Cornerback, North Carolina)
243. Baltimore Ravens - Graham Mertz (Quarterback, Florida)
244. Detroit Lions - Korie Black (Cornerback, Oklahoma State)
245. Washington Commanders - Akili Arnold (Safety, USC)
246. New York Giants - Yahya Black (Defensive Tackle, Iowa)
247. Dallas Cowboys - Francisco Mauigoa (Linebacker, Miami)
248. New Orleans Saints - Donovan Edwards (Running Back, Michigan)
249. San Francisco 49ers - Justin Walley (Cornerback, Minnesota)
250. Green Bay Packers - Tyler Cooper (Guard, Minnesota)
251. Kansas City Chiefs - Fentrell Cypress (Cornerback, Florida State)
252. San Francisco 49ers - Eugene Asante (Linebacker, Auburn)
253. Miami Dolphins - Phil Mafah (Running Back, Clemson)
254. New Orleans Saints - Jalen McLeod (Linebacker, Auburn)
255. Cleveland Browns - Eli Cox (Guard/Center, Kentucky)
256. Los Angeles Chargers - Zeek Biggers (Defensive Tackle, Georgia Tech)
257. Kansas City Chiefs - Collin Oliver (EDGE, Oklahoma State)
Trades
Round 1
New Orleans Saints/LA Chargers
Saints Receive - R1, P22 + R4, P125
Chargers Receive - R1, P9
Seattle Seahawks/Green Bay Packers
Seahawks Receive - R1, P23 + R1, P124
Packers Receive - R1, P18
Minnesota Vikings/New York Giants
Vikings Receive - R2, P34 + R3, P99 + R5, P154
Giants Receive - R1, P24
Philadelphia Eagles/Las Vegas Raiders
Eagles Receive - R2, P37 + R4, P108
Raiders Receive - R1, P32
Round 2
Chicago Bears/Dallas Cowboys
Bears Receive - R2, P44 + R5, P174
Cowboys Receive - R2, P41
Seattle Seahawks/LA Chargers
Seahawks Receive - R2, P55 + R6, P181
Chargers Receive - R2, P52
Round 3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers/Jacksonville Jaguars
Buccaneers Receive - R3, P88 + R6, P182
Jaguars Receive - R3, P84
Mock Draft 2.0
A week before the draft. Less than a week. And we are getting closer to the actual night in Green Bay. This time we took our mock up a notch – we did Rounds 1-3, and we included trades in Round 1 ONLY. This set up for some interesting selections at certain spots. What we will do is give you each team’s selections and how we think they did. There were some good players left off the board after three rounds. Specifically – TJ Sanders, Will Howard, Dylan Sampson and Chris Paul.
A week before the draft. Less than a week. And we are getting closer to the actual night in Green Bay. This time we took our mock up a notch – we did Rounds 1-3, and we included trades in Round 1 ONLY. This set up for some interesting selections at certain spots. What we will do is give you each team’s selections and how we think they did. There were some good players left off the board after three rounds. Specifically – TJ Sanders, Will Howard, Dylan Sampson and Chris Paul.
This was fun, but this is all in turn to the mega full 7 rounder next week!!! Let’s see the results.
PSP Mock Draft 2.0
*Denotes Trade
Round 1
Tennessee Titans – Cam Ward (QB- Miami)
Cleveland Browns – Travis Hunter (CB/WR – Colorado)
New York Giants – Shedeur Sanders (QB – Colorado)
*Chicago Bears – Ashton Jeanty (RB – Boise State)
Jacksonville Jaguars – Abdul Carter (EDGE – Penn State)
Las Vegas Raiders – Jalon Walker (EDGE – Georgia)
*Dallas Cowboys – Tetairoa McMillan (WR – Arizona)
Carolina Panthers – James Pearce Jr. (EDGE – Tennessee)
New Orleans Saints – Will Campbell (OT – LSU)
*New England Patriots – Armand Membou (OT – Missouri)
San Francisco 49ers – Mason Graham (DT – Michigan)
*New York Jets – Tyler Warren (TE – Penn State)
Miami Dolphins – Jahdae Barron (CB – Texas)
Indianapolis Colts – Jihaad Campbell (LB – Alabama)
Atlanta Falcons – Mike Green (EDGE – Marshall)
Arizona Cardinals – Luther Burden III (WR – Missouri)
Cincinnati Bengals – Malachi Starks (S – Georgia)
Seattle Seahawks – Mykel Williams (DE – Georgia)
*Los Angeles Chargers – Omarion Hampton (RB – North Carolina)
Denver Broncos – Matthew Golden (WR – Texas)
Pittsburgh Steelers – Josh Simmons (OT – Ohio State)
*Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Will Johnson (CB – Michigan)
Green Bay Packers – Kelvin Banks Jr. (OT – Texas)
Minnesota Vikings – Walter Nolen (DT – Ole Miss)
Houston Texans – Emeka Egbuka (WR – Ohio State)
Los Angeles Rams – Nick Emmanwori (S – South Carolina)
Baltimore Ravens – Donovan Ezeiruaku (EDGE – Boston College)
Detroit Lions – Shemar Stewart (EDGE – Texas A&M)
Washington Commanders – Treyveon Henderson (RB – Ohio State)
*Cleveland Browns – Jaxson Dart (QB – Ole Miss)
Kansas City Chiefs – Grey Zabel (IOL – North Dakota State)
Philadelphia Eagles – Colston Loveland (TE – Michigan)
Round 2
*Buffalo Bills – Tre Harris (WR – Ole Miss)
New York Giants – Maxwell Hairston (CB – Kentucky)
Tennessee Titans – Jaylin Noel (WR – Iowa State)
Jacksonville Jaguars – Kenneth Grant (DT – Michigan)
Las Vegas Raiders – Tyler Booker (IOL – Alabama)
New England Patriots – Josh Conerly Jr. (OT – Oregon)
Chicago Bears – Derrick Harmon (DT – Oregon)
New Orleans Saints – Jalen Milroe (QB – Alabama)
*New England Patriots – Jayden Higgins (WR – Iowa State)
New York Jets – Xavier Watts (S – Notre Dame)
San Francisco 49ers – Jonah Savaiinea (IOL – Arizona)
Dallas Cowboys – Donovan Jackson (IOL – Ohio State)
Indianapolis Colts – Ozzy Trapilo (OT – Boston College)
Atlanta Falcons – Carson Schwesinger (LB – UCLA)
Arizona Cardinals – Jordan Burch (EDGE – Oregon)
Miami Dolphins – Aireontae Ersery (OT – Minnesota)
Cincinnati Bengals – JT Tuimoloau (EDGE – Ohio State)
Seattle Seahawks – Trey Amos (CB – Ole Miss)
Denver Broncos – Kaleb Johnson (RB – Iowa)
Seattle Seahawks – Tate Ratledge (IOL – Georgia)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Nic Scourton (EDGE – Texas A&M)
Green Bay Packers – Shavon Revel Jr. (CB – East Carolina)
Los Angeles Chargers – Harold Fannin Jr. (TE – Bowling Green)
Buffalo Bills – Tyleik Williams (DT – Georgia)
Carolina Panthers – Azareye’h Thomas (CB – Florida State)
Houston Texans – Cameron Williams (OT – Texas)
Baltimore Ravens – Benjamin Morrison (CB – Notre Dame)
Detroit Lions – Kevin Winston Jr. (S – Penn State)
Washington Commanders – Princely Umanmielen (EDGE – Ole Miss)
Buffalo Bills – Demetrius Knight Jr. (LB – South Carolina)
Kansas City Chiefs – Mason Taylor (TE – LSU)
Philadelphia Eagles – Landon Jackson (EDGE – Arkansas)
Round 3
New York Giants – Jack Bech (WR – TCU)
Kansas City Chiefs – Andrew Mukuba (S – Texas)
Cleveland Browns – Jack Sawyer (EDGE – Ohio State)
Las Vegas Raiders – Quinshon Judkins (RB – Ohio State)
New England Patriots – Alfred Collins (DT – Texas)
Jacksonville Jaguars – Dylan Fairchild (IOL – Georgia)
New Orleans Saints – Oluwafemi Oladejo (EDGE – UCLA)
Chicago Bears – Wyatt Milum (OT – West Virginia)
New York Jets – Darius Alexander (DT – Toledo)
Carolina Panthers – Elijah Arroyo (TE – Miami)
San Francisco 49ers – Josiah Stewart (EDGE – Michigan)
New York Jets – Elic Ayomanor (WR – Stanford)
New England Patriots – Cam Skattebo (RB – Arizona State)
Arizona Cardinals – Darien Porter (CB – Iowa State)
Houston Texans – Marcus Mbow (IOL – Purdue)
Indianapolis Colts – Terrance Ferguson (TE – Oregon)
Cincinnati Bengals – Jared Wilson (IOL – Georgia)
Seattle Seahawks – Lathan Ransom (S – Ohio State)
Pittsburgh Steelers – Tyler Shough (QB – Louisville)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Danny Stutsman (LB – Oklahoma)
Denver Broncos – Bradyn Swinson (EDGE – LSU)
Los Angeles Chargers – Cobee Bryant (CB – Kansas)
Green Bay Packers – Kyle Kennard (EDGE – South Carolina)
Jacksonville Jaguars – Jalen Royals (WR – Utah State)
Houston Texans – Bhayshul Tuten (RB – Virginia Tech)
Los Angeles Rams – Dorian Strong (CB – Virginia Tech)
Baltimore Ravens – Jackson Slater (IOL – Sacramento State)
Seattle Seahawks – Emory Jones Jr. (OT – LSU)
New Orleans Saints – Kyle Williams (WR – Washington State)
Cleveland Browns – Savion Williams (WR – TCU)
Kansas City Chiefs – Hollin Pierce (OT – Rutgers)
Philadelphia Eagles – Malachi Moore (S – Alabama)
Minnesota Vikings – Devin Neal (RB – Kansas)
Miami Dolphins – Billy Bowman (S – Oklahoma)
New York Giants – Ashton Gillotte (EDGE – Louisville)
San Francisco 49ers – Barrett Carter (LB – Clemson)
Los Angeles Rams – Xavier Restrepo (WR – Miami)
Detroit Lions – Joshua Farmer (DT – Florida State)
Team Review
AFC East
Buffalo Bills : Grade (B+)
Tre Harris (WR)
Tyleik Williams (DT)
Demetrius Knight Jr. (LB)
Getting Tyleik Williams in Round 2 here is a steal and a half. Also trading back into Round 2 and still getting Tre Harris is a nice touch as well. The Bills continue to fill their playoff roster and get three Day 1 starters.
Miami Dolphins: Grade (C)
Jahdae Barron (CB)
Aireontae Ersery (OT)
Billy Bowman (S)
I really like the pick on Barron in Round 1. I think he’s the best corner in the class. Looking back though, I think that Miami might flip flop the positions on draft night. Meaning they go OT in Round 1 and cornerback in Round 2. The corner class is deeper. With their compensatory pick in Round 3, Billy Bowman provides a developmental prospect.
New York Jets: Grade (A)
Tyler Warren (TE)
Xavier Watts (S)
Darius Alexander (DT)
I love what the Jets did here in this mock. Traded back for more assets and got Tyler Warren. Get an underrated safety in Watts in Round 2. And then get Alexander in Round 3 – a real run stuffer. Great job by the Jets here.
New England Patriots: Grade (A+)
Armand Membou (OT)
Josh Conerly Jr. (OT)
Jayden Higgins (WR)
Alfred Collins (DT)
Cam Skattebo (RB)
Mike Vrabel’s first two rounds here are a home run. Yes, we double dipped on the tackle position. Why not? This team was the worst in protecting the QB last year. Drafting Membou and Conerly fixes that problem immediately. And then with his last pick on Day 2, he gets his own, new version running back in Cam Skattebo.
NFC East
Philadelphia Eagles: Grade (B)
Colston Loveland (TE)
Landon Jackson (EDGE)
Malachi Moore (S)
Love the first pick here. It’s no secret that Philly is shopping Dallas Geodert – and to replace him with Loveland here is the perfect fit. And that pick itself is an A+. I wasn’t in love with the other selections here. I, personally am not crazy about Landon Jackson, but he fell too far to not take him. I mean, they are the Super Bowl champions – so they don’t need a ton.
Washington Commanders: Grade (B+)
Treyveon Henderson (RB)
Princely Umanmielen (EDGE)
With only two picks in the first two rounds here, the Commanders go for a luxury pick and a need pick. Ideally, you would think both picks would be on defense – the Henderson pick was a shock, but if you look deeper, it makes a ton of sense. Really makes the offense more dynamic. And then I really like Umanmielen here in Round 2. Has a very high motor and a guy that I think has a ton of upside.
Dallas Cowboys: Grade (A+)
Tetairoa McMillan (WR)
Donovan Jackson (IOL)
The Cowboys traded their third round pick to move up to grab Tet McMillan. And honestly I love the two picks here. The Cowboys grab two potential all-pro players in two rounds. Do I think Jerry actually does this? No. But this also isn’t real.
New York Giants: Grade (A-)
Shedeur Sanders (QB)
Maxwell Hairston (CB)
Ashton Gillotte (EDGE)
The Giants swung big here. It would be a shock I think if they passed on Carter. But the reality is that Schoen and Daboll needs to save their jobs. And I think the star power of Sanders and his leadership ability MIGHT be too big to pass up. Maxwell Hairston is a very good corner who tested well at the combine and will get drafted pretty early. Nice job by the Giants here.
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens: Grade (B-)
Donovan Ezeiruaku (EDGE)
Benjamin Morrison (CB)
Jackson Slater (IOL)
The Ravens have a knack for you looking at their draft classes and saying eh – but then three years later the guys are all pros. Doesn’t Ezeriuaku just sound like a Raven? A lot of people are high on this guy, and there is a strong chance he gets called before Day 1 is over.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Grade (C-)
Josh Simmons (OT)
Tyler Shough (QB)
Only two picks here in the first two days. And I’m not in love with what they got here. Simmons is coming off an injury, and Shough is already 25 years old. The Steelers pass on Jaxson Dart in Round 1, and if they are really considering going into the season with Mason Rudolph as the starter. I have questions.
Cleveland Browns: Grade (A+)
Travis Hunter (CB/WR)
Jaxson Dart (QB)
Jack Sawyer (EDGE)
Savion Williams (WR)
Talk about revamping the offense. What an absolute killer of a draft here. I really believe in Jaxson Dart, and while it may not end up being Cleveland, one team will sneak up into the first round to pick Dart – if not for anything other than getting that 5th year option. Not to mention getting Jack Sawyer at the beginning of Round 3 is a pretty nice snag.
NFC North
Detroit Lions: Grade (B)
Shemar Stewart (EDGE)
Kevin Winston Jr. (S)
Joshua Farmer (DT)
I actually like the last pick the best here. I think Farmer has an opportunity to be a real good pro in the league. Due to Florida State’s disaster in 2024, his name didn’t come up that much in the National spotlight. But he is a pro, and a guy that would likely play right away for the Lions.
Minnesota Vikings: Grade (C+)
Walter Nolen (DT)
Devin Neal (RB)
These are both upside picks. For a team that went 13-4 last season, the Vikings sure have a different feel about them in 2025. Nolen represents someone who can get after it in the run game and rush the passer. Some people have him as DT1 in this class (I do not), but the athleticism he has at his size is undeniable. The Neal pick is interesting after re-signing Aaron Jones. But Neal is a home run hitter (similar to Devon Achane) and seems like a guy who gets his feet wet in 2025 and takes over full time in 26.
Green Bay Packers: Grade (A)
Kelvin Banks Jr. (OT)
Shavon Revel Jr. (CB)
Kyle Kennard (EDGE)
I love what the Packers did here. Banks is continuing to go under-drafted in Round 1. A guy with the prototypical size to be a LT, he has the opportunity to protect Jordan Love for a long time. Revel is a long corner who will take Jaire Alexander’s spot, and Kyle Kennard is mean EDGE rusher who might push Lukas Van Ness out the door.
Chicago Bears: Grade (A)
Ashton Jeanty (RB)
Derrick Harmon (DT)
Wyatt Milum (OT)
Moving up to get Jeanty is something that seems realistic with both the Jaguars at 5 and Raiders at 6. Its no secret Ben Johnson loves Jeanty, and with multiple third round picks the Bears have the ammo to move up. Jeanty is one of a handful of blue chip prospects in this class, and getting him and Caleb Williams in back to back drafts is something Bears fans have dreamed of.
AFC South
Houston Texans: Grade (D)
Emeka Egbuka (WR)
Cameron Williams (OT)
Bhayshul Tuten (RB)
All three of these picks seem like reaches in some way. I don’t think Egbuka is a 1stround talent, but he has the pedigree from Ohio State. Cam Williams is a project, and Tuten seems like a complimentary pick.
Indianapolis Colts: Grade (C)
Jihaad Campbell (LB)
Ozzy Trapilo (OT)
Terrance Ferguson (TE)
Really like the first round pick here, but the Day 2 selections seem like reaches a bit. Trapilo is a guy that is probably going to go either in Round 3 or early on Day 3, so grabbing him in Round 2 suggests he’s ready to play right now. I don’t necessarily agree with that.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Grade (A+)
Abdul Carter (EDGE)
Kenneth Grant (DT)
Dylan Fairchild (IOL)
Jalen Royals (WR)
If the Jaguars come away with this haul on days 1 and 2, people will hail James Gladstone. The only world where Abdul Carter falls to the Jags at 5 is if the Giants take Sanders at 3. If that happens, Jacksonville would be silly to pass up on him. Add in Kenneth Grant as a true run stuffer and Jalen Royals as WR2 and the Jags are cooking.
Tennessee Titans: Grade (C)
Cam Ward (QB)
Jaylin Noel (WR)
I’m sorry. You can’t convince me that Cam Ward is the best player in this draft. The Titans willingly passing up Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter is egregious to me. And to boot Carter ends up in the division in this scenario. Nightmare for Tennessee.
NFC South
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Grade (B)
Will Johnson (CB)
Nic Scourton (EDGE)
Danny Stutsman (LB)
Its not sexy for Tampa, but it works. Three positions of need in three selections. I think Stutsman is the sneaky pick here. Has the ability to really man the middle of that defense and learn from Lavonte David.
Atlanta Falcons: Grade (B)
Mike Green (EDGE)
Carson Schwesinger (LB)
Only having two picks doesn’t seem ideal for Atlanta. Getting Mike Green is a home run at pick 15 though. He’s a relentless pass rusher. Something the Falcons have been ignoring in the draft for far too long.
New Orleans Saints: Grade (A-)
Will Campbell (OT)
Jalen Milroe (QB)
Oluwafemi Oladejo (EDGE)
Kyle Williams (WR)
I actually really like what the Saints did here. Campbell at 9 is a no brainer pick. Oladejo is a little bit of a project, but I absolutely love his upside. And Kyle Williams is the dynamic receiver that has been missing in NOLA since Mike Thomas left. The wild card here is Milroe. Has a ton of athleticism, but the accuracy is something to desire. Seems like a Tyler Huntley 2.0, but can he get past this?
Carolina Panthers: Grade (B+)
James Pearce Jr. (EDGE)
Azareye’h Thomas (CB)
Elijah Arroyo (TE)
I really like the Day 2 picks here. Thomas and Arroyo are both players who can blossom quickly. I think Arroyo has the ability to be the best tight end in this class when its all set and done.
AFC West
Kansas City Chiefs: Grade (A)
Grey Zabel (IOL)
Mason Taylor (TE)
Andrew Mukuba (S)
Hollin Pierce (OT)
The rich get richer huh? Every one of these picks can start for KC. Pierce maybe less so right away, but getting Zabel in Round 1 and Taylor to replace Travis Kelce is something that will take Mahomes to the next stage of his career.
Los Angeles Chargers: Grade (B)
Omarion Hampton (RB)
Harold Fannin Jr. (TE)
Cobee Bryant (CB)
Give Justin Herbert weapons!!! The Chargers would now boast Hampton, McConkey and Fannin in their skill group. The young and upcoming Chargers!!!
Denver Broncos: Grade (A)
Matthew Golden (WR)
Kaleb Johnson (RB)
Bradyn Swinson (EDGE)
Get Bo Nix weapons!!!! And these weapons are arguably better than the Chargers. Kaleb Johnson is just a freak of nature, and Golden is all speed. Swinson is a guy flying under the radar that can make an impact as well.
Las Vegas Raiders: Grade (A)
Jalon Walker (EDGE)
Tyler Booker (IOL)
Quinshon Judkins (RB)
The AFC West is getting better. Pete Carroll’s first draft is solid here. Getting better on both sides of the line. Walker is a very Travon Walker type player, and Tyler Booker just produces (watch the tape, ignore the combine). Judkins is the home run hitter here for the new Raiders offensive group.
NFC West
Los Angeles Rams: Grade (C+)
Nick Emmanwori (S)
Dorian Strong (CB)
Xavier Restrepo (WR)
The Rams just seem like a Restrepo guy, don’t they? All the guy did was catch passes and get first downs at Miami. He has a very Cooper Kupp feel to his game, but needs to work on his release and quickness to get to that level. No one is talking about Dorian Strong, and maybe for good reason – but he ends up as a Day 2 pick here.
Seattle Seahawks: Grade (B)
Mykel Williams (EDGE)
Trey Amos (CB)
Tate Ratledge (IOL)
Lathan Ransom (S)
Emory Jones Jr. (OT)
Seattle will enter Thursday as the team with the most selections on Day 1 + 2. They make a good showing here by taking two Day 1 starters (Williams/Amos) and grabbing some good development guys. I’m really intrigued about Emory Jones here as he has a chance to step in sooner rather than later and make an impact.
Arizona Cardinals: Grade (D)
Luther Burden (WR)
Jordan Burch (EDGE)
Darien Porter (CB)
If this was the haul for Arizona, people would complain. While I think Burden is a sure fire starter, not everyone thinks so. The Cards may be the only team here that don’t walk away with a Day 1 one starter out of every team.
San Francisco 49ers: Grade (A+)
Mason Graham (DT)
Jonah Savaiinaea (IOL)
Josaiah Stewart (EDGE)
Barrett Carter (LB)
Dogs. That’s what the 49ers get here. I love Josaiah Stewart. I think he’s a game wrecker. And by also bringing in Mason Graham to help that D-line to get Frisco back to the playoffs. The Niners also have a knack for drafting Hawaiin lineman…
Positions Drafted
EDGE – 18
WR – 13
OT – 11
CB – 11
IOL – 9
RB – 8
DT – 8
S – 8
TE - 6
QB – 5
LB – 5
Draftee By School
Ohio State – 9
Georgia – 6
Texas – 6
Michigan – 5
Ole Miss – 5
Alabama – 4
Oregon – 4
LSU – 4
Penn State – 3
South Carolina – 3
Iowa State – 3
Miami - 3
Colorado – 2
Arizona – 2
Missouri – 2
Boston College – 2
Texas A&M – 2
Notre Dame – 2
UCLA – 2
Florida State – 2
TCU – 2
Louisville – 2
Oklahoma – 2
Kansas – 2
Virginia Tech – 2
Boise State – 1
Tennessee – 1
Marshall – 1
North Carolina – 1
North Dakota State – 1
Kentucky – 1
Minnesota – 1
Iowa – 1
East Carolina – 1
Bowling Green – 1
Arkansas – 1
West Virginia – 1
Toledo – 1
Stanford – 1
Arizona State – 1
Purdue – 1
Utah State – 1
Sacramento State – 1
Washington State – 1
Rutgers – 1
Clemson - 1
Mock Draft 1.0
Mocking is part of all the fun when it comes to draft season. Who is going to go where. Which player best fits which team. We analyze what teams are giving top 30 visits to certain players and try to connect all the dots. We have that fun all draft season long. The real answer is we don’t know. Until draft day. You can’t account for trades, and you know some of them are going to happen. So we do the best we can do with the information they are given.
Mocking is part of all the fun when it comes to draft season. Who is going to go where. Which player best fits which team. We analyze what teams are giving top 30 visits to certain players and try to connect all the dots. We have that fun all draft season long. The real answer is we don’t know. Until draft day. You can’t account for trades, and you know some of them are going to happen. So we do the best we can do with the information they are given.
After releasing our Day 1 rankings yesterday, we put that to the test to see where some of those players fell in the mock draft process. Myself, John and Richie took turns in selecting for different teams. As we continue to unveil our rankings, we will follow up with a second and third mock draft, with the latter releasing a mere hours before the first round of the draft. Some interesting picks in this group, but this is obviously bound to change in the weeks to come. For the sake of sanity, this is a *no trades* mock draft.
Mock Draft 1.0
Tennessee Titans (Rich) Cam Ward (QB) - this is an easy selection. The Titans have all but told you what they’re doing after cancelling their meeting with Shedeur Sanders.
Cleveland Browns (Joe) Travis Hunter (WR/CB) – A top two player on my board, Hunter gives the Browns a much needed alpha receiver and a physical cornerback to pair with Denzel Ward and Greg Newsome on the inside, giving Cleveland one of the best secondaries in the entire league.
New York Giants (John) Abdul Carter (EDGE) – This really is the first pick in where we had to think. But John ultimately decided that with Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston on the roster, that the Giants go for BPA here. They would prefer Hunter as he fits more immediate needs, but Carter gives the Giants quite possibly one of the top three pass rushes in the entire NFL. Number one player on our board.
New England Patriots (Rich) Will Campbell (OT) – With Hunter gone, this is an easy pick for the Patriots. Armand Membou tested better than maybe anyone this year, but the tape says Campbell is the best lineman in this draft. The Pats may think about Jeanty here, but they NEED to protect Drake Maye. New England had the worst offensive line in the league last year.
Jacksonville Jaguars (Joe) Mason Graham (DT) – The Jaguars have a new regime. And with James Gladstone at the helm, they join the Rams as being another team that doesn’t do Top 30 visits. So it is very hard to determine where they might go. But by reading the tea leaves, it seems they may upgrade the defensive line. Graham is the best pure defensive tackle in this class. A pure disruptor. Putting him in the middle of Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen, and with another year of Maason Smith (who had a great end to his rookie campaign) this group could take a leap in 2025.
Las Vegas Raiders (John) Ashton Jeanty (RB) – John struggled with this pick. It was mainly between Jeanty and McMillan. The reason for Jeanty is simple. He’s a more complete prospect. While both players can transform offenses, Jeanty has the ability (much like a Saquon Barkley) to put a team on his back. Pete Carroll gets his new version of Marshawn Lynch.
New York Jets (Rich) Armand Membou (OT) – Another tough decision here. But the Jets have spent the last 3 drafts selecting offensive lineman in the first or second round (Olu Fashanu, Joe Tippmann, Alijah Vera-Tucker). By selecting Membou here and moving Fashanu to left tackle, this Jets offensive line can literally grow together. What made the Lions so imposing over the past couple of years was that their offensive line was masterful. The Jets are trying to replicate that here.
Carolina Panthers (Joe) Tetairoa McMillan (WR) – I went back and forth with this pick. This will definitely change by the time the draft comes as I think Jalon Walker will honestly end up being the guy here. But being able to draft Tet here is too good to pass up. Bryce Young got some offensive line help last season, and we saw an improvement. Now he needs an alpha receiver. Xavier Legette is a nice piece, but I think McMillan gives the Panthers something they haven’t had in a receiver since Steve Smith.
New Orleans Saints (John) Shedeur Sanders (QB) – If Sanders gets past the Giants at 3, this is the most likely landing spot with the Raiders giving Geno Smith an extension this off-season after acquiring him. Sanders is probably the most polished quarterback in this draft. I don’t think any of these quarterbacks are worth a selection in the Top 10, but we know that isn’t happening. Sanders has a strong arm with some excellent pocket awareness. He can start Day 1 (but he won’t). Kellen Moore starts his tenure off with his QB of the future.
Chicago Bears (Rich) Tyler Warren (TE) – This is a riches pick. Yes, the Bears have Cole Kmet. They also chose not to re-sign Keenan Allen, so another pass catcher is needed. But Warren isn’t just a pass catcher. He is a complete tight end that mimics the likes of George Kittle. He can catch, block, run or do whatever else you ask him to do. Putting him in a Ben Johnson seems like a cheat code.
San Francisco 49ers (Joe) Jahdae Barron (CB) – Might be the most physical corner in the draft. Loved his tape. The 49ers have a hole after letting Charvarius Ward go this past off-season, and the secondary is becoming more and more of a liability. Barron provides instant stability to the secondary and gives them a number one corner in the making.
Dallas Cowboys (John) Shemar Stewart (EDGE) – From a talent perspective, Stewart has everything. He’s a fierce pass rusher who has one goal in mind every time the ball is snapped. The tape, for me, was a little mixed to be drafted this high. But the athleticism is the key here. With DeMarcus Lawrence moving on to Seattle and Tet McMillan gone in this scenario, I can see EDGE being a place to go. I think Mike Green is a possibility here as well. The Cowboys have also met with Matthew Golden – so a pairing with Ceedee Lamb isn’t something out of the realm either.
Miami Dolphins (Rich) Jalon Walker (EDGE) – The Walker slide ends here. A lot of people like Jalon Walker. I am one of them. He offers a very similar set of traits to Travon Walker (last name not pun intended). But Walker has more speed and will end up getting to the QB a little quicker while Travon has a better run stuffing ability. When’s the last time the Dolphins had an elite pass rusher? The other thought process here is offensive tackle as Terron Armstead did retire.
Indianapolis Colts (Joe) Jihaad Campbell (LB) – I love Campbell’s tape. I have him as a Top 10 overall prospect in this class. Zaire Franklin is a beast, but the Colts need a demon on this defense. Campbell can provide that. Other guys they’ve drafted previously on the defense haven’t worked out exactly the way they’ve wanted (Kwity Paye and Juju Brents come to mind) but I think with Tyler Warren gone, this is the next best thing for Indy.
Atlanta Falcons (John) Will Johnson (CB) – Perfect landing spot for Johnson with a defensive minded head coach. To be on the other side of AJ Terrell to start your career is not a bad place to be. The Falcons have gone offense, offense, and offense in the past three years in the first round. Its time to address the other side of the ball.
Arizona Cardinals (Rich) Luther Burden (WR) – This is a bit of a surprise pick with Arizona taking Marvin Harrison Jr last year, but giving the Cards a combo of Harrison and Burden is embarrassingly fun. Burden is a stud, and having him work the middle of the field and making people miss will be the perfect compliment to Marvin Harrison Jr.
Cincinnati Bengals (Joe) Mike Green (EDGE) – I love the kid. Love the spot. Love the pick. The Bengals do not need offensive help. At all. With that being fortified, the best defensive prospect available here is probably Green. He stole the show at the Senior Bowl, and when you watch the Marshall tape, he stands out all the time. With a question mark still surrounding Trey Hendrickson, it seems like a no brainer pick.
Seattle Seahawks (John) Mykel Williams (EDGE) – This would make five edges in the first 18 selections. Williams is a Georgia product, so that should speak for himself. He has a good frame and great body control, and gives Seattle another piece on the defense for Mike McDonald.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Rich) James Pearce Jr. (EDGE) – Three EDGES in a row here. But Pearce probably has the best athletic ability of any EDGE in this class not named Abdul Carter. He’s had some concerns in college, but the athletic ability and tape is undeniable. Putting Pearce in a Todd Bowles defensive scheme seems unfair (and that’s because it is).
Denver Broncos (Joe) Colston Loveland (TE) – You may ask why the Broncos would draft Loveland when they signed Evan Engram? That was a one year deal folks. Loveland is a athletic specimen and will be able to do anything that Sean Payton wants. He’s not the type of Tight End Tyler Warren is, but he’s got excellent hands and runs clean, crisp routes. Think about a more refined Julius Thomas for the Broncos in this spot to pair with Bo Nix.
Pittsburgh Steelers (John) Omarion Hampton (RB) – Up to this point, this was the most surprising pick. With Jaxson Dart still on the board, the Steelers elect to take the Najee Harris replacement in all-around back Hampton. Hampton is an immediate Day 1 starter, and putting him in the same skill group as DK Metcalf, George Pickens and Pat Freiermuth is a good place to be. They just need a quarterback.
Los Angeles Chargers (Rich) Tyler Booker (IOL) – Booker is another guy who didn’t test well, but the tape tells a different story. Don’t overlook the fact that Booker thrived at Alabama and the SEC. He knows how to play, and has good technique.
Green Bay Packers (Joe) Malachi Starks (S) – The first safety on the board, this feels eerily similar to watching Kyle Hamilton fall for literally no apparent reason. Starks is a player. A damn good player in that. And the Packers secondary had a solid year led by Xavier McKinney. Pairing McKinney with Starks gives the Packers maybe the best safety duo in the entire league.
Minnesota Vikings (John) Matthew Golden (WR) – Another riches pick here. The Vikings don’t need Matthew Golden. But they want to give JJ McCarthy the best group around him to succeed. Imagine as a rookie QB you get to throw the ball to Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Matthew Golden. Oh, and you also have TJ Hockenson and Aaron Jones. With the addition of Fries via free agency, I can actually see it as a possibility.
Houston Texans (Rich) Kelvin Banks (OT) – The fall of Kelvin Banks here finally ends. And he replaces someone who also fell during his draft day (Tunsil). Banks is a mammoth of a human, and when the Texans traded Tunsil it left a hole on the offensive line. They signed Cam Robinson for a season, but they need a long term replacement. Banks is it.
Los Angeles Rams (Joe) Jaxson Dart (QB) – Letting Dart fall to Sean McVay is probably malpractice, but here we are. I love this kid’s tape. And getting him to sit for a season behind Matthew Stafford is literally the perfect solution. It’s probably the best fit for Dart in this scenario, and I’d be really curious to see if the Rams pulled the trigger here if he was available.
Baltimore Ravens (John) Emeka Egbuka (WR) – Another year and another Ravens first round wide receiver. They hit on the last one! But Rashod Bateman probably isn’t long for this team, and who knows with Mark Andrews. Putting Zay Flowers and Egbuka in the same offense is criminal, as they are similar players. But the dynamics of this offense would increase ten fold.
Detroit Lions (Rich) Grey Zabel (IOL) – Extremely interesting prospect. The Lions don’t need offensive line, but it wasn’t as good as it was in 2023. When Jonah Jackson left, they really didn’t have a rock solid replacement. They can easily get that here with Zabel.
Washington Commanders (Joe) Donovan Ezeiruaku (EDGE) – This guy stands out when you watch the tape. Not a household name as he went to Boston College, but if he went to an SEC school he’s probably a top 10 selection. And the Commanders need an EDGE rusher above all else.
Buffalo Bills (John) Kenneth Grant (DT) – Big and beefy Kenneth Grant to help stop the run. Great value here for Buffalo as Grant has shockingly good quickness for his size and the ability to disrupt a play. I can also seem him in the Blue and White Bills uniform.
Kansas City Chiefs (Rich) Nick Emmanwori (S) – I disagreed with Rich here, as I would have gone offensive line (namely Josh Simmons of Donovan Jackson), but I understand the safety selection. The Chiefs have put a band aid on their safety spot for far too long, and they have an opportunity here to get probably their best safety player since Tyrann Mathieu.
Philadelphia Eagles (Joe) Walter Nolen (DT) – Its unfair. The fact that the Eagles can draft Walter Nolen to replace Milton Williams without moving an inch in this draft is insane. Some people have Nolen ranked higher than Mason Graham. I’m not there, but I understand it. The dude is a monster. Putting him next to Jalen Carter should literally scare teams. It would scare me.
Offensive Selections: 16
Defensive Selections: 16
Most Coveted Position: EDGE
Least Coveted: Center